Book launch at Bays Community Hall

A book launch for Our Beautiful Bays, A Collection from the Past will be held at the Bays Community Hall on Saturday, June 15, from 3pm to 5:30pm.

The book is a result of a grant from Gosford Council to local historians Brian Goodey and Margaret Vidler to research, develop and print a history of the Bays.

The book, which took a number of years to create, will be launched by historians Geoff Potter and Gwen Dundon AM.

"This project has been both a rewarding labour of love and demanding," said Mr Goodey who lives in Phegans Bay.

Both Mr Goodey and Ms Vidler spent hours collecting and collating the stories, photographs and yarns that tell the story of the Bays, its history and characters.

"Brian and I really developed an intense love for the Bays and the many residents who created its history," said Ms Vidler.

In the latter stages of preparation, Tom Mangan from Woy Woy Bay assisted Mr Goodey.

The book, which contains over 200 photographs and copies of original documents, chronographs the establishment, growth and development of Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay and Horsfield Bay.

"The Bays community will be further enriched with the release of our history," said Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett.

The book may be purchased for $20 a copy by contacting Brian Goodey on 4341 4295 or Ann Taylor on 0410 702 846.

Media Release, 21 May 2012

Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group